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  1. Destroyed by previous experience. Should I try nursing again?

    albedo posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Two years ago, I failed my final semester the second time and had to drop out of my previous (ADN) nursing program. I had been a B student throughout the program up til my failure. So it wasn't about...

  2. Destroyed by previous experience. Should I try nursing again?

    albedo replied to albedo's topic in Nursing Career

    You know, I would love to start as a CNA. But I am currently adjusting my immigration status, which is gonna be done soon. I can work, but not go to school. I tried applying to a local hospital CNA...

  3. Destroyed by previous experience. Should I try nursing again?

    albedo replied to albedo's topic in Nursing Career

    I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread, sharing your experience, wisdom, and encouragement. Knowing what to work on, I will be turning in my application on Monday. Hopefully I...

  4. Destroyed by previous experience. Should I try nursing again?

    albedo replied to albedo's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you GrnTea! Yes I am harsh on myself. It has to do with my upbringing. I am Asian. I was never praised as a kid. I tried to be nicer to myself in recent years. I am nicer to myself, but to...

  5. Destroyed by previous experience. Should I try nursing again?

    albedo replied to albedo's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you Emergent! I am a little relieved, knowing I am not the only person with this kind of anxiety. How did you overcome your anxiety as a student? During my first three semesters (six rotations),...

  6. Fictional vital sign charting

    albedo replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student nurse. I honestly have never seen an RR that is not 18 or 20 on med surg floors. Students are the only people who actually would go in and count it. One time I counted 14 or 16 and I...

  7. need tips for easier NG placement

    albedo replied to kadell's topic in Emergency

    Hi I am a first semester student. I have always wondered how what I've learned about NG tube insertion is gonna work on real people because we don't get to practice on real people. But when I compare...

  8. Help!!! Im sooo confused!!!! (anyone please help me!!!)

    albedo replied to Carol220's topic in General Students

    First off, why are you this confused while there are people from nursing department you can just walk in and talk to? You are going to Cerritos already. Just move your legs and walk to nursing...

  9. Cerritos College Spring 2010

    albedo replied to ashlaurane3's topic in California Nursing

    I am on the alternate list too. I took the TEAS test on July 27th. I called today cuz I saw what Apgar10 said (that he/she got the letter already).A lady was there telling me that if I did take the...

  10. Anyone get into the Golden West nursing program for fall 2009

    albedo replied to Tinaweber17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it not normal if I still haven't got anything letter from GWC yet? It's the 27th already... so

  11. students applying at LBCC for spring 08

    albedo replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My goodness... So the 30 spots do make a difference... I am really nervous now. I am now taking anatomy and microbiology... I did bad on my first 2 midterms of anatomy... I really have to work hard!!...

  12. Just a discussion...getting into Nursing Program

    albedo replied to Sammygrll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Long Beach City College only looks at GPA. And the lowest I've heard for last semester they took was 2.6. But in my opinion, the anatomy class here is pretty hard (consider most of my classmates...

  13. Thinking about switching majors. So discouraged.

    albedo replied to Pinky05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's just your first test... I mean now that you know tests in this class will be in this format, you will be more prepared next time. Don't give

  14. Human Anatomy / A&P I Club for Fall 2007

    albedo replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My class is just Anatomy by itself. We have to take Anatomy and Physiology separately at my school... Hey how do you guys memorize everything? I mean there must be a way to do that... a less painful...

  15. can i volunteer??

    albedo replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh... so what do you think about it? I think I will do this next semester when my load is not that heavy. And I think I would want to do alot of this kind of volunteering because I am not American...

  16. can i volunteer??

    albedo replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually, yes. My teacher told us about it two weeks ago. We in Southern California have something like this: http://copehealthsolutions.org/services/hwt/CCE%20Program/index.html It's for Pre-Health...

  17. I Need Help Really Bad!!!!!

    albedo replied to **new!!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Forget about the number 49 and move on. This one you need to help yourself... tell yourself you can do it! There is nothing to be scared about! Do you know where your teacher gets the test questions...

  18. Human Anatomy / A&P I Club for Fall 2007

    albedo replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking Anatomy right now... I totally lost my passion It's alot alot more about memorization than I expected (which I expected to be alot alot already...) I feel like I am reading a phone book,...

  19. I failed my first quiz!

    albedo replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Totally agreed!! You really need to do your Math exercise EVERYDAY. Especially for college algebra, there is nothing worth to memorize. Everything should be spontaneous. If it's not spontaneous to...

  20. Transfer credit question

    albedo replied to albedo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @ Jules A: I hold student visa, so it will be a lot cheaper for me to do it at CC. @ caliotter3: Hehe... I learn something

  21. Transfer credit question

    albedo posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I just have a question about credit transfer to CC. If I got my bachelor degree two months ago and am considering applying for the RN program, will I have to do all the general education...

  22. Transfer credit question

    albedo replied to albedo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I did my lower div classes at a CC and then transfered to a UC. I will have to double check everything. Thanks for your quick reply. It makes me feel that there is still hope p.s. I think I...

  23. Need some advice

    albedo replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you think you can learn with a body condition like this, it's worth going to class. Otherwise, you will just be wasting your rest time and gas money. Get well

  24. My Dr Says No to Nursing For Me

    albedo replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have faith in yourself, have faith in your body. I would, like other people suggested, seek for a second opinion before making my final decision. After all, it's your dream. Just follow your passion,...

  25. Watch a webcast of an entire semester of A&P, Chemistry, or Biology from UC Berkeley.

    albedo replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't like Kubinec. His jokes are not funny at all. Everytime he tells people a joke, he is the only one